Latest news: Recent European railway news highlights significant infrastructure investments and operational shifts. Spain approved a EUR 62m rail freight terminal in Cantabria (SICAN, Adif) to boost intermodal transport. DB InfraGO announced major infrastructure renewal on Germany's Berlin–Hannover corridor, causing diversions. Forwardis secured the ScandFibre Rail27 contract, linking Sweden with continental Europe, while Green Cargo will operate Stockholm's Årsta terminal. Alpha Trains ordered 25 Stadler EURO6000 locomotives for Spanish freight and cross-border links. Great Britain's rail journeys surpassed pre-pandemic levels, aided by the Elizabeth Line.
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Rolling Stock
First battery trains for North Rhine-Westphalia enter service in 2026
Karel Novak
December 2, 2024
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Passenger Rail
Austria: Semmering Base tunnel construction progresses with excavation completed
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 2, 2024
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Infrastructure
SYSTRA wins project management role for UAE-Oman rail link
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 2, 2024
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Freight Rail
EU approves: €1.9 billion state aid for DB Cargo, it comes with strict conditions
Lubomir Cech
December 2, 2024
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Passenger Rail
Delays from PESA complicate RegioJet’s growth in Prague's integrated passenger transport
Lubomir Cech
December 1, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
VR FleetCare invests €10 million in Oulu depot upgrades
Lubomir Cech
November 30, 2024
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Freight Rail
Trenes Argentinos Cargas begins deployment of converted wagons for grain transport
Lubomir Cech
November 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
Hannibal launches new Melzo-Marcianise rail connection
Marketa Horpeniakova
November 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
Pomezia terminal expands green capabilities with new electric vehicles
Marketa Horpeniakova
November 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
Dettmer Rail uses GATX wagions for new intermodal train service that replaces truck transport
Lubomir Cech
November 29, 2024
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Rolling Stock
ZSSK orders six additional Panter units, exercising contract option
Lubomir Cech
November 29, 2024
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Rolling Stock
RBS selects Stadler to supply 20 new trains for Solothurn-Bern RegioExpress
Lubomir Cech
November 29, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
Captrain France implements new wagon design for basalt traffic between Voutré and Le Mans
Lubomir Cech
November 28, 2024
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Infrastructure
Lightning strike near Lüneburg causes disruptions on Hamburg-Hanover rail corridor
Lubomir Cech
November 28, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
Hydrogen-powered train tested in Spain and Portugal under the FCH2Rail project
Lubomir Cech
November 28, 2024
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Freight Rail
SBB Cargo International begins operations in France to strengthen Rhine-Alpine corridor services
Lubomir Cech
November 28, 2024
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Freight Rail
Greenbrier hands over open box wagons for IGL
Lubomir Cech
November 28, 2024
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Freight Rail
Freight transport in Switzerland sees 6% decline in 2023
Lubomir Cech
November 28, 2024
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